worked four months on this piece and in a sense became close to them in my heart .
JM : Did you communicate directly with any ofthe girls ?
GPD : No .
JM : It ’ s strange to consider that women are willing to sacrifice their lives for their country , but are not granted anything close to equal rights in their society .
GPD : That would be impossible , really . It isn ’ t strange really . To survive is natural . ISIS is a threat , not only in Iraq , but all countries , using rape and abuse . An increasing number of females are engaged in intellectual activities , such as poetry , literature and music . I have put here in my exhibit a poem for them . Anyway , they are an inspiration for me and so that ’ s why I have brought forth this exhibition . I honestly wish I had time to cover brave women in all countries . This was very emotional for me , to feel these girls . It was emotionally draining for me , Jami , really . would imagine . I support any person or soldier who tries to defeat ISIS . I commend them .
JM : Will you share something about your process ? How you created these powerful images ?
GPD : I don ' t know how I have created this . I just felt them . They started to breathe inside of me .
JM : Who did you use for the models ? Where are the locations ?
GPD : I was the model , and I was happy that a few friends also modeled . “ Wastelands ” was one sim I used . As a matter of fact , my first photo was born there . Others were taken on stages I made , so to speak .
JM : How long will this exhibit be
JM : So in a sense , is this exhibit your way of supporting those who oppose that threat , your way of raising people ' s consciousness ?